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  • CALI graduates celebrate their achievements. (State Dept. Images)

    CALI Celebrates its Graduates

    On December 23rd, the Congo-American Language Institute (CALI) held its fourth, and final, graduation of 2011. 155 students graduated from the intermediate level (Level 4). A further 74 students graduated with an Advanced (Level 6) certificate, having completed the entire CALI curriculum. CALI is part of the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy and has provided quality English instruction to government officials, students preparing for studies abroad, and other professionals since 1962.

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  • While Ambassador Entwistle looks on, an election worker records the details of each voter at a polling station in Kinshasa. (State Dept. Images)

    U.S. Conducts Elections Observation Across the DRC

    As part of its efforts to support a transparent, credible, and participatory electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United States conducted elections observation on November 28th in every province of the country.

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  • Ambassador James F. Entwistle, Public Diplomacy Officer Austin Richardson and Pam Schmoll tour the National Museum. (State Dept. Images)

    Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation Awarded

    On November 22nd, Ambassador James F. Entwistle visited the Democratic Republic of Congo’s National Institute of Museums for the signing of an Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) grant. During his visit, Ambassador Entwistle toured the museum’s collections, libraries and restoration facilities.

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  • Ambassador James F. Entwistle presents farming tools to Kingabwa rice producers. (State Dept. Images)

    New USAID Public-Private Partnership Launched

    On November 17th, Ambassador Entwistle attended the launching of a new U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) project, which is focused on rice production in Kingabwa township, outside of Kinshasa.

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  • The Final Concert at Halle de la Gombe. (State Dept. Images)
    American Jazz Quartet Tours Kinshasa

    The Ari Roland Jazz Quartet, a renowned band based in New York City, toured Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo from November 6 - 12. While in the DRC, the quartet hosted a series of workshops with local students and artists.    »

  • Three PNC officers model the donated equipment. (State Dept. Images)
    USA Donates $500,000 of Protective Equipment to the Police

    As part of its ongoing efforts to support the professionalization of the Police Nationale Congolaise (PNC), the United States donated $500,000 of protective equipment to the force on Tuesday, November 15th.   Photos »

  • Assistant Secretary Carson reacts to a range of issues of common interest, following questions from local print and broadcast journalist. (State Dept. Images)
    Assistant Secretary Carson Visits the DRC

    Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson is visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo from October 18 to 20 to meet with senior Congolese officials, political party leaders, and ...   Photos »

  • Under Secretary Otero held a press conference at the American Cultural Center. Local print and broadcast journalist covered the event. (State Dept. Images)
    Under Secretary Otero Visits the DRC

    U.S. Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs, Maria Otero held a town hall event with Congolese youth on October 6th to discuss the upcoming DRC presidential elections.   Photos »

  • International Visitor Discusses his experience as part of an International Visitors Leadership Program, entitled “Public Health in the U.S.”
    Ditekemena Discusses his U.S. Experience on Public Health

    On September 30th, a Congolese physician, Dr John Ditekemena, spoke at the American Corner of the Protestant University of the Congo (UPC) about his experience as part of an International Visitors ..  

  • JDH Trainer introduces guest at the opening of the event.
    Embassy-Sponsored Elections Training in Matadi

    On September 16, 2011, an Embassy-sponsored training on Elections Reporting opened in Matadi, Bas-Congo. The program, held in collaboration with the Canadian NGO, Journalist for Human Rights, will introduce seventeen local journalists to election reporting concepts and techniques. The opening ceremony was attended by Public Affairs Officer, Marc Dillard, ...  

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